Obituaries

Dec 21, 2025

Va. Beach- A memorial service will be held 11am Friday; December 26, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers Street; Chesapeake; VA  23324.  Please continue to pray for the family.

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Dec 18, 2025

Chesapeake-On Thursday, December 18, 2025, Carolyn peacefully transitioned from labor to reward. She was born on November 26, 1949, in the beautiful city of Norfolk, Virginia to the late Isaiah Rhodes and the late Iola Slayton. Carolyn was the youngest of two children.

Carolyn received her early education in the Chesapeake public school system and graduated from...

Dec 9, 2025

Chesapeake- Kirk Krovchuck, 67, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Walter and Greda Krovchuck.

Kirk grew up in St. Clair Shores, MI before moving to Colorado where he met the love of his life, Sharon (Woodby) Krovchuck. After many...

Dec 7, 2025

Chesapeake-It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Novella L. Lawrence.

A memorial service will be held 10am Monday; December 15, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann FS; 1146 Rodgers Stret; Chesapeake; VA  23324.  Please keep the family in your prayer

Dec 6, 2025

Chesapeake-Joseph Smith, Jr. passed away on Saturday; December 6, 2025.

No services are scheduled.

Dec 3, 2025

Chesapeake-On December 3, 2025, at 6:20 p.m., God in His infinite wisdom called home one of His most cherished flowers, Carolyn Jarvis Etheridge. Born on July 27, 1940, to the late Nathan and Eula Jarvis, Carolyn lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service.

At an early age, Carolyn surrendered her life to the Lord and...

Nov 27, 2025

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course"     II Timothy 4:7

Chesapeake — On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Anthony Lee Brown departed this life at Chesapeake Regional Hospital following a long illness.  He was born July 28, 1958 to the late Elizabeth Brown.

Anthony attended Maury High School...

Nov 23, 2025

Chesapeake-A funeral service will be held 11:00am Thursday; December 4, 2025 at The New St. James AME Church; 501 Dinwiddie Street; Norfolk, VA  23523.  Viewing will be 4-6pm at Fitchett-Mann FS; 1821 E. Liberty Street; Chesapeake; VA  23324.  Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park.

Nov 21, 2025

Portsmouth-Shawn Michael Kesler passed away in his Portsmouth, VA home on November 21, 2025. Shawn was born in Beckley, WV on February 18, 1975 to Deborah Ward and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend.

He was an avid skateboarder who loved his cat, hanging out with his friends, and making music. He also worked at...

Nov 21, 2025

Norfolk-On Friday; November 21, 2025, God looked down and called Carlton E. Scott home to his eternal rest.  Carlton was born December 12, 1961 in Norfolk, VA to the late Vernon Scott and Alice Jones Scott.

Carlton grew up and attended schools in Norfolk, VA. Before his health declined, he attended Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church, worked...

Nov 19, 2025

Portsmouth-A funeral service will be held Noon Friday; December 5, 2025 at First Baptist Church Gilmerton; 1617 Shell Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery; Suffolk, VA.  Viewing will be 4-6pm Thursday; December 4, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1821 E. Liberty Street; Chesapeake, VA  23324.

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Nov 17, 2025

Chesapeake-William Edens passed away on Monday; November 17, 2025.  No services are scheduled.  Please keep the family in prayer.

Nov 16, 2025

Va. Beach-God called our sweet angel home to be with Him on November 16, 2025. Charity Sherell Wilson was born September 13, 1969, in Norfolk, VA to the late Leroy & Louise McNair Jr. Charity was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend.

Charity graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA and went on to graduate...

Nov 13, 2025

Norfolk-Callie Elizabeth Elizabeth Hassell, known by many as "Miss Callie," passed away peacefully on Thursday; November 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 5, 1937 in Robersonville, North Carolina, Callie was the youngest of three children born to her mother, Lillian Hassell. She was raised by her grandmother, Hannah Hassell.

After Hannah's passing, Callie's...

Nov 11, 2025

Chesapeake-Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, auntie, loved one and friend, Joyce Phyllis Ann Cuffee, departed this life and entered the heavenly gates of her new forever home on Tuesday; November 11 ,2025. She was born in Chesapeake, VA to the late and Pettigrew & Virginia James Cuffee and was 73 years old.

Joyce was the heart...

Nov 6, 2025

Norfolk- Virginia K. Peoples passed away on Thursday; November 6, 2025. A funeral will take place at 11am Wednesday; November 12 2025 at Lees Chapel AME Church; 1036 Bells Mill Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322. Viewing will be held on Tuesday; November 11, 2025 from 4-6pm at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1146 Rodgers st. Chesapeake, VA 23324.  Burial will take place...

Nov 2, 2025

Norfolk-Julius Sinclair Cuffee of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on May 31, 1973, to Dinia Cuffee and Osia Olds Jr.

Julius Sinclair Cuffee was a true chess player in life—not only across the board, but in the intentional, wise, and steady way he moved through the world, always calm and...

Oct 30, 2025

Portsmouth-Isadora Farmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born on December 15, 1929. A dedicated worker, Isadora spent many years as an assembly worker at GE, where her diligence and humorous personality was valued by her colleagues. Outside of her professional life, she was known...

Oct 29, 2025

Chesapeake-Carrie Lee Slade was born on November 20, 1939 and fell asleep peacefully in death on October 29, 2025 (85).  She was born in Millen, Georgia to the late Harry Burton and Bessie Lightfoot and was the eldest of 16 children.

Carrie graduated from Jenkins county high school in Millen Ga. and also graduated from Wilford academy...

Oct 29, 2025

Chesapeake-A funeral service will be held 1pm Thursday; November 6, 2025 at Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services; 1821 E. liberty Street; Chesapeake; VA  23324.  Viewing will be 2 hours prior to service.  Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.

Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.